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    Salix repens

    Also Known As

    • Creeping Willow

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-18"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Salix repens plant details

    Salix repens is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix repens

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, rock garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix repens

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This willow gets 2”-3” tall and 18”-24” wide. The small glossy leaves turn golden yellow in fall. A fun plant to cascade over a wall.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Salix repens plant

    How to Grow Salix repens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-60'

    Width: 15'-60'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • standing water - drought tolerant
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    Salix 'Boydii'

    aka Salix boydii, Salix x boydii, Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Salix fargesii

    aka Chinese Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Salix helvetica

    aka Swiss Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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